Conveyor Belt Sushi in Kumamoto Prefecture! 10 Popular Spots in the Kumamoto, Uto, and Yamato Areas

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Sushi Tora Kumamoto Asoda Ten is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant about a 15-minute walk from Suya Station.

The lively interior is equipped with counter seats and box seats. At the counter, you can also watch the chefs make sushi right in front of you.

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They are also particular about the shari (sushi rice) here. The shari, gently formed at body temperature, holds just the right amount of air and has a texture that loosens pleasantly in the mouth.

The photo shows the fatty kanburi (winter yellowtail).

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This is the "Tora-zukushi," an assortment of three pieces topped with shrimp, salmon, and Sea Bream, including their popular aburi sushi (seared sushi).

By searing the toppings, they add a fragrant aroma that brings out the flavor. Grilling them over an open flame adds richness, and the simple taste of rock salt is part of the appeal as well.

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Right next to Kumamoto Station. "Meguru Sushi Mekkemon Amu Plaza Kumamoto Ten" on the 6th floor of Amu Plaza Kumamoto is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant from Kagoshima.

The bright interior has mainly counter seats, along with table seating.

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The signature yaki anago (grilled conger eel) features anago (conger eel) grilled until fragrant and paired with a sweet and savory sauce reduced from sake, sugar, soy sauce, and other seasonings.

It has a plump and tender texture, and its appeal is the way it seems to melt apart in your mouth.

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This restaurant is said to buy whole tuna one fish at a time. The fresh tuna is served in large cuts.

Among them, the akami (lean tuna) is said to have a rich aroma and deep flavor, with no watery texture, and the more you chew, the more the umami spreads.

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About 10 minutes by car from Kumamoto Station, Amakusa Ushibuka-maru SAKURA MACHI Ten is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant where you can enjoy sushi as well as Kumamoto local dishes, snacks, and desserts.

The bright, warm interior with a wood based design has table seating as well as counter seats.

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This restaurant uses fresh seafood shipped directly from Ushibuka Gyoko (Ushibuka Fishing Port). They say skilled chefs carefully hand-form sushi with the catch landed that day.

The photo shows the Aori Ika (bigfin reef squid), which you can enjoy for its rich texture and gentle sweetness.

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One of the popular Surprising series items, this is the “Surprising negitoro (minced tuna with green onion).” It is a visually striking dish, boldly topped with a mountain-like assortment of negitoro.

It is said to be well liked for its hearty volume and satisfying portion.

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Banban Sushi, located about a 6-minute drive from Uto Station, is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant where you can enjoy fresh toppings delivered straight from the market.

Inside, the restaurant has a Japanese-style feel, with counter seats and zashiki (tatami floor) table seating.

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One recommended menu item is the "Ikesu Katsu Aji," where they scoop up aji (horse mackerel) swimming in the in-store tank and fillet it on the spot before serving it.

From the counter seats, you can watch the whole process, and that live performance feel is part of the appeal.

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The menu offers a wide range of options, including staples like maguro (tuna) and salmon, as well as varied items such as aburi (seared) and tempura.

There are also fair specials and seasonal recommendations, so each visit brings a chance to discover new flavors. The photo shows tai (sea bream).

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About a 10-minute walk from Kengunko-mae Station, Wakatakemaru Kengun Ten. This restaurant serves sushi made with fresh seafood delivered direct every morning from the Nagasaki fish market and fishing ports around Japan.

The restaurant has counter seats and box seats. Instead of a conveyor belt lane, the items you order arrive at Each table on a shinkansen lane (bullet-train delivery lane).

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One of the things this restaurant takes pride in is te-nigiri (hand-formed sushi). They do not use machines, and skilled chefs shape and serve each piece by hand for every order.

The photo shows "maguro (tuna)." The shari (sushi rice) is served slightly warm, with the aroma of the vinegar standing out nicely, it is said.

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A popular side to go with sushi here is chawanmushi (savory egg custard). It has a gentle flavor from egg and dashi, with a smooth texture.

They also offer a full lineup of original side dishes, including the "tempura assortment" and "maguro (tuna) Kara-age."

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Kaisen Tokkyu Lane Sushi Jijiya Tsuboi Ten is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant located about a 7-minute walk from Tsuboigawa Koen Station.

In this style, sushi is delivered to (Each) seat on an express lane, and the restaurant offers counter seats and box seats. It is an easy place to use whether you are dining alone or with a group.

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The restaurant's specialty is the weekday-only "20 Piece Kaisen (seafood) Sushi + Asari-jiru (clam soup)." It is a hearty set with classic toppings like tuna, salmon, and shrimp.

Limited to 20 servings a day, this popular menu item can sometimes sell out right after opening.

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This is ara miso soup, which many people also order with sushi. It is miso soup made with ara (fish trimmings) such as the head, bones, and tail.

People say you can really taste the rich flavor of the fish, and that it is well liked for its generous amount of large pieces of ara.

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Muten Kura Sushi Kuhonji Ten, about an 11-minute walk from Minami-Kumamoto Station, is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) chain where you can casually enjoy sushi.

Inside, there are counter seats and partitioned box seats, making it an easy spot for a casual meal.

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This restaurant often makes waves with limited-time menu items and collaboration products featuring popular characters, and each season brings new flavors and new ways to enjoy them.

The photo shows aged otoro (fatty tuna) (one piece), which was served during the Gokujo Maguro Fair.

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Of course they serve sushi, but they also have a full range of side menu items like Rice bowls, noodles, and desserts. Another nice point is that you can choose what to order based on your mood.

The photo shows "Chocolate Cake" on the left and "Milky Mille Crepe" on the right.

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Odori Zushi Ozu Ten is a sushi restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Higo-Ozu Station.

The items you order are quickly delivered to (Each) seat on a shinkansen lane (bullet train-style serving lane). The restaurant has counter seats and box seats, creating a calm space.

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One of this restaurant’s features is its "nama-neta (fresh fish prepared in-house)," made from fresh fish delivered directly from the market and filleted at the restaurant. Unlike frozen fish or vacuum chilled fillets, it is said to offer a clear difference in freshness, texture, and flavor.

The "aji (horse mackerel)" in the photo is brought in whole, one fish at a time, and prepared by the chefs inside the restaurant before serving.

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The "ara-jiru (fish head and bone miso soup)" is a miso soup made with fresh fish trimmings, using the bones and heads of tai (sea bream) and hamachi (young yellowtail).

The miso soup base is also Homemade by craftsmen at the restaurant, and all of the fish trimmings used come fresh after the sashimi cuts are prepared. They carefully prepare each one by hand.

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Sushi Ichiba Nishi Mawari Bypass Ten is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant about 6 minutes by car from Nishi-Kumamoto Station. It has a spacious parking lot on the premises.

The sushi is delivered to (Each) seat via an express lane system, and there are counter seats and box seats as well.

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The photo shows tekkamaki (tuna roll). This simple item is made with lean tuna wrapped in rice and nori, and it lets you enjoy the flavor of the ingredient directly.

It is popular with a wide range of age groups, and some people apparently order it every time they visit.

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They use ichiban nori (first harvest seaweed) from the Ariake Sea in Kumamoto for the gunkan seaweed wrapping.

It has a crisp texture and also helps bring out the good flavor of the topping. The photo shows “ikura (salmon roe)” and “uni (sea urchin)”. They are generously topped and very satisfying.

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Hama Zushi Kumamoto Kashima Ten is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant located about 20 minutes by car from Kawashiri Station.

Of course, they serve sushi, and they also have a full lineup of side dishes and desserts. There are counter and table seats, making it an easy place to stop by casually.

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Along with standard sushi toppings, they also offer a lineup of unique and unusual items such as "prosciutto," "Hamburger Steak," "natto (fermented soybeans) kimchi," and "aburi ebi mayo (seared shrimp with mayonnaise)." One of the charms of this place is that you can enjoy sushi in a way that feels a little different from a high-end restaurant.

The photo shows the classic "maguro (tuna)."

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The side menu item “ebi no tempura soba (soba noodles with shrimp tempura)” is popular for its rich dashi flavor.

It comes topped with two freshly fried shrimp tempura, making it a satisfying bowl. Many people also order it together with sushi.